6.5 creedmoor, yes a needmoor

[FEENIX]

The 6.5 Creedmoor is capable of killing elk beyond 1000 yards humanely. A friend using a 6.5x47 killed a 400 class bull @ 1246 yards with one shot. That's an impressive shot with any rifle. Shot placement and the right bullet can change the playing field. If you don't want to shoot your 6.5 at long range don't by all means don't but don't knock those that do. Long range hunting can be done with the 6.5 also.

Which part of NOT "my" preference did "I" NOT make myself clear? I am fully aware of the importance of shot placement and bullet selection.

 

[SteveBurton]

Having a debate on what cartridge is suitable for elk was not the OP's question. Take it somewhere else.

 

[FEENIX]

Having a debate on what cartridge is suitable for elk was not the OP's question. Take it somewhere else.

Exactly! My sincere apologies to @Lrreloader.

 

[Deputy819]

The 6.5 Creedmoor is capable of killing elk beyond 1000 yards humanely. A friend using a 6.5x47 killed a 400 class bull @ 1246 yards with one shot. That's an impressive shot with any rifle. Shot placement and the right bullet can change the playing field. If you don't want to shoot your 6.5 at long range don't by all means don't but don't knock those that do. Long range hunting can be done with the 6.5 also.

Haven't seen him 'knock' anybody in this thread. He merely stated a personal choice based on his experience and knowledge.


@Lrreloader
Berger bullets are always my first choice so they get my vote for your 400 yard and under criteria.

 

[Lrreloader]

Exactly! My sincere apologies to @Lrreloader.

No worries, alot of posts go sideways

 

[FEENIX]

No worries, alot of posts go sideways

I appreciate your understanding. Good luck with your load development.

 

[DoneNOut]

I appreciate your understanding. Good luck with your load development.

Geez, will you two "get a room!" LOL

You guys handled that great! (Gosh, it got spicey in here! )

I would recommend the Hammers.

 

[J.J. Weiland]

I shoot the bergers, had zero issues I just avoid the shoulder DRT.

I have a 6.5saum shooting 140gr berger vld hunting bullets. Have had lots of success shooting high shoulder shots. Maybe it's because of the added speed. For me it beats behind shoulder as I learned as a kid.

 

[FEENIX]

Geez, will you two "get a room!" LOL

You guys handled that great! (Gosh, it got spicey in here! )

I would recommend the Hammers.

You behave!

 

[ButterBean]

No worries, alot of posts go sideways

Let me get this one back on track

CM

Causes
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Emphysema
Delusions
ManBun's
Ovaries
Overreacting and
Rashes

 

[Lrreloader]

Let me get this one back on track

CM

Causes
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Emphysema
Delusions
ManBun's
Ovaries
Overreacting and
Rashes

Haha, easy bean this is for my wife and she has shoulder issues

 

[FEENIX]

Let me get this one back on track

CM

Causes
Reduced
Erections
Emphysema
Delusions
ManBun's
Ovaries
Overreacting and
Rashes

What took you so long?

 

[Kmccord]

Let me get this one back on track

CM

Causes
Reduced
Erections
Emphysema
Delusions
ManBun's
Ovaries
Overreacting and
Rashes

Hahaha, says the fat man with beatch teets

 

[ButterBean]

What took you so long?

You know it's all in good fun Brother